Quattroporte gets Gran new design!

By Richard Yarrow

05th July 2008

Maserati has added even more style to its Quattroporte. These pictures show designers have taken some tips from the GranTurismo coupé to give the saloon a mid-life facelift.

What’s more, the two-door has donated its 4.7-litre V8 to a new sporty version. This produces 430bhp, and is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission. The new variant will be badged Quattroporte S, and sits above the standard car, which retains the 4.2-litre 400bhp eight-cylinder engine.

Both models benefit from a revamped, GranTurismo-style grille complete with vertical slats. There are also sharper front and rear lights, both of which now incorporate LEDs. Down the flanks, the under-door moulding is now more noticeable, with a strong shoulder line that runs into the revised bumpers.

Interior changes include a new central console, with the instruments sited closer together, and a more intuitive Maserati Multimedia System.

Prices start from around £79,000 for the standard car – an increase of £2,000 over the outgoing model – while the S weighs in at £85,000. Buyers can place their orders now, but the Quattroporte won’t hit showrooms until October.

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